Political Quotes

“Mr. president, since the horrifying events of September 11, our country's number one priority has been to secure our families against the scourge of terrorism. First, in our hearts, of course, are the men and women on the frontlines of the fight: the soldiers fighting for freedom half a world away; the firefighters and police officers in New York; the postal workers here in Washington. Those of us elected to serve in Washington have a special responsibility to protect our security. To discharge that duty, I have been working with my colleagues here in the Senate. We have made a great deal of progress, but there's a lot more work to do. After a long debate, Congress passed and the President signed important legislation, based partly on a bill I introduced, to tighten security in our airports. But we have to do more. There are several bills that I have helped author that are working their way through Congress. Two of these bills, to tighten security at seaports and to protect against bioterrorism, have already passed the Senate and are awaiting action in the House. Another bill, to tighten our border security, should reach the Senate floor soon. All three should be enacted quickly. You can be sure our enemies are not waiting for us to act. One of the greatest challenges in the struggle for security is to prepare for the next attack, not just the last one.”